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Sola

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant$$$$
North Center, Chicago
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  • Jillian M.heart icon on user image
    Jillian McLennandMay 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Steak tartare, brussel Sprout leaves, cobia (recently replaced with in season halibut, also a win), hanger steak, sweet potato gnocchi. Light, simple flavors, but perfectly delicious every time!
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
    A California surfer girl who splits her time between Hawaii and Chicago opened a restaurant on Lakeview's north end: Midwest-sourced meats and produce prepared with island inspiration. Read more
  • Ben B.
    Ben BrotzmanMarch 10, 2013
    Great restaurant, wonderful service. Wasn't an item on the menu that our table ordered that we didn't enjoy. They also have great specialty cocktails. Try the Hawaiian Banana Split for dessert.
  • Elin R.
    Elin ReevesOctober 20, 2013
    Come here for the fantastic brunch menu! Would recommend huevos benedictos and the tuna tacos. They also do carry-out - great option for an easy, tasty dinner.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJuly 11, 2012
    You won’t need the help of hemp to take down the the Hemp-Sesame-Seed-Crusted Salmon with creamy polenta and sake brown butter. Read more
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyOctober 16, 2014
    One of the best places in the city. Kalua pork, tuna, and the truffle-parmesan fries are favorites but everything is divine.
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineMay 8, 2012
    At this upscale, Hawaiian-tinged spot, sweet flavors infuse the savories. Try the crispy mushroom salad, ginger-glazed salmon, adzuki bean cake, and Wicked Wahine cocktail. Read more
  • Raed M.heart icon on user image
    Raed MansourAugust 17, 2014
    Seared scallops app, tuna and salmon dinners are the best. Definitely need a reservation but walk-in to eat at the bar.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
    With a pile of arugula, the egg sandwich feels guilt-free. Over-easy eggs are light, crispy bacon offers texture, and fluffy goat cheese brings it all together. Read more
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012
    Sola sits on a tree-lined stretch of Byron Street, steps away from Lincoln Avenue yet preternaturally calm. Although frankly, it's Carol Wallack's food that we're most fond of. Read more
  • Lissa L.
    Lissa LApril 1, 2013
    Can't go wrong here...we've been here for brunch and dinner. Dishes are inventive, light, and always tasty. Awesomeness comes from Sola!
  • Robert N.
    Robert NasbyJune 24, 2012
    Everything is delicious. The scallops are the best I've ever had. They have some very interesting, and delicious, flavors for the ice cream flight dessert.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMay 6, 2012
    Wonderful combination of flavors, familiar yet not quite familiar. Everything looks good on the menu. Everything ordered tasted amazing.
  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockMay 2, 2015
    Absolutely delicious food. Tried their clam and mussel special - such a tasty broth!
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam StevensJune 1, 2014
    Short Rib Benedict is awesome! The mini donuts are a must try.
  • Nicholas E.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas EvansNovember 23, 2014
    Short rib is one of the best in the city. Appetizers are delicious.
  • BlackboardEats
    BlackboardEatsSeptember 13, 2012
    Your meal isn’t complete without a side of the crispy Brussels sprout leaves. Flash fried and sprinkled with Togarashi spice, you’ll forget you hated these as a kid.
  • Pj W.
    Pj WSeptember 27, 2013
    My first time there and it was amazing! Can't wait to go back!
  • Vincent Z.
    Vincent ZhangMay 13, 2012
    Awesome malasadas. Definitely get the award winning lemon grass beef short rib eggs benedict.
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    Try the sour cream pancakes with blueberry, lemon zest and lemon ricotta. Read more
  • Sidney W.
    Sidney WhiteApril 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The tuna tacos are awesome, and good to share as an appetizer.
  • David S.
    David SavinFebruary 13, 2012
    Go for lunch, much cheaper, and same burger, also get the Parmesan truffle fries
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie SimonNovember 7, 2014
    Tasty burger has unique and delicious cheese.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoApril 24, 2012
    Love the Asian influenced flavors; have to save room for dessert
  • Jamie G.
    Jamie GonzalesAugust 4, 2010
    Haven't been disappointed yet. Make sure to get those Succulent donuts available during brunch....2 thumbs up Son!
  • Melissa
    MelissaJune 16, 2012
    The scallops are amazing. As is the salmon. A+
  • Teresa R. C.
    Teresa R. CarpenterDecember 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything on the menu is phenomenal. Everything. Service is some of the best in the city.
  • Franco C.
    Franco CalizMay 18, 2014
    The chicken for dinner is great. That's right the chicken. Not something I thought is brag about either.
  • Katie O.
    Katie O'TooleMay 12, 2014
    Sit outside if the weather permits!
  • Jake W.
    Jake WilliamsJanuary 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Malasadas and Tempura French Toast. Every time.
  • Natta S.
    Natta SuphakanJuly 20, 2013
    Not the best but not the worst dinning experience. Steak tartar don't order. The barramundi was fab fab fab!!! Hamachi was ok. The rack of lamb had mixed reviews. Overall ok.
  • Eric M.
    Eric MuglerJuly 16, 2013
    Try the crispy Brussels sprouts leaves!
  • Kirsten (.
    The small plates are actually pretty big!
  • Elizabeth T.
    Elizabeth TowleJuly 18, 2010
    Check out the chef's dinner theme of the month, a prix fixe menu based around one ingredient. June's avocado dinner was divine!
  • Peter M.
    Peter McQueenJanuary 28, 2012
    special prix fixe menus Mon-Wed
  • Dee W.
    Dee WJanuary 15, 2011
    One of my fab brunch places with fantastic service!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMay 22, 2012
    Get the small plates to share
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    radstarrMarch 27, 2013
    Get the short ribs!
  • Sandeep C.heart icon on user image
    Sandeep C.June 5, 2014
    Amazing brunch spot!
  • Maggie O.
    Maggie OldmixonJune 9, 2012
    The veggie benedict is amazing!
  • Ed M.
    Ed MadrigalMay 16, 2010
    The wasabi bloody mary was amazing & be sure to try the steak and eggs!!
  • Kristin H.
    Kristin HaywardFebruary 1, 2010
    Go to Sola; order artichoke fritters. Top it off with sesame seed ice cream.
  • Kerry N.
    Kerry NevelOctober 27, 2014
    It wasn't all that. A meh +. I'll have to try it again. Hopefully my first order won't be given to me cold, again.
  • Fred S.
    Fred SimmonsNovember 17, 2010
    Wagyu flat steak was tasty.
  • Ben F.
    Ben FosterJanuary 17, 2010
    Huevis benedictos were really good. Try a bloody Mary too.
  • Sue R.
    Sue ReddelAugust 16, 2011
    Try the Hawaii Effen O yummy!
  • Derek
    DerekDecember 6, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Like chorizo? Go for the Huevos Benedictos
  • Darren R.
    Darren ReaganMay 22, 2010
    "Moonshine" aka Margie is great...
  • Jessica D.
    Jessica DuBoisSeptember 26, 2012
    Not worth the price.
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